With five years of experience (2005–2010) in a very challenging context, the DRC strategy offers a number of lessons to other countries that are interested in either implementing iCCM for the first time or expanding their current programs. By identifying the successes and best practices of the DRC approach, by describing its weaknesses in order to correct and prevent them, …
Communication Framework for New Vaccines and Child Survival
This document offers a framework for developing an evidence-based communication plan for introducing new vaccines. Communication for immunization can also be used to promote complementary “healthy actions” such as handwashing, early and exclusive breastfeeding, and timely care seeking. This document is a continuing work-in-progress, with feedback being solicited via this weblink. The web version of the Communication Framework can be …
Diarrhoea : Why children are still dying and what can be done
This report sets out a 7-point strategy for comprehensive diarrhoea control that includes a treatment package to reduce child deaths, and a prevention package to reduce the number of diarrhoea cases for years to come. The report looks at treatment options such as low-os molarity ORS and zinc tablets, as well as prevention measures such as the promotion of breastfeeding, …